Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception.
Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.

2012:Born Digital Wine Awards: No Pay No Jay – best investigative wine story

2012: International Wine Challenge – Personality of the Year Award

Friday, 1 May 2015

2015 Decanter World Wine Awards – best year ever for Loire

2015 Decanter World Wine Awards @Tobacco Dock

The Decanter World Wine Awards are over for another year with more than 16,000 wines entered – a remarkable growth since the awards started in 2003. The Loire panel, which I have been privileged to chair since the competition's inception, awarded 10 Golds this year from well over 300 wines. Last year we awarded four, which was in itself a record, so 10 is remarkable. This, in part, is due to the fine 2014 vintage.

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